December 7, 2011
The Passing of Bernie Powers
Bernie Powers, the founder of B&G Restaurant Supply in Pittsfield, Mass., passed away Nov. 21. He was 65 years old.
Hooters Names New COO
Hooters of America, LLC named Sam Rothschild chief operating officer.
Restaurant Takeout Creates Additional Revenue for Operators
Takeout options are an increasingly important source of revenue for restaurant operators, with 57 percent of consumers’ surveyed saying they purchase takeout once a week or more, according to a new study released by Technomic, a Chicago-based market research firm.
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Kona Grill Names Rude VP of Development
Kona Grill, Inc., an American grill and sushi bar, appointed Marci Rude to the position of vice president of development.
Willoughby to become VP of Marketing for Frymaster
Steve Willoughby will become vice president of marketing for Frymaster effective January 1, 2012. An 18-plus year veteran of the foodservice industry, Willoughby most recently served as a senior product manager at The Delfield Company.
Tasti D-Lite Acquires Planet Smoothie
Tasti D-Lite, a frozen dessert chain, announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie, LLC, a franchise system with more than 100 units.
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Metz Culinary Management Acquires S&S Food Administrators
Metz Culinary Management acquired S&S Food Administrators of Macon, Ga.
Restaurant Performance Index Held Steady in October
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) — a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry — stood at 100.0 in October, nearly unchanged from September’s level of 100.1. October’s steady level was the result of softer sales and customer traffic being offset by a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators.
Beverage-Air Names New Manufacturer’s Rep
Beverage-Air announced Walter Zebrowski Associates, an independent manufacturers’ rep firm, will be responsible for the company’s Northern California and Nevada (excluding Clark County) territories.
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Wendy’s to Consolidate World Headquarters
The Wendy’s Company announced plans to consolidate its world headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.
D&W Fine Pack Seals Deal to Acquire CM Packaging Group
D&W Fine Pack LLC, a foodservice packaging company, acquired CM Packaging Group of Lake Zurich, Ill., a manufacturer of rigid plastic thermoformed containers and aluminum containers servicing the restaurant market, among others.
Perkins & Marie Callender’s Emerges from Chapter 11
Perkins & Marie Callender’s completed its restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The restructuring eliminated more than $200 million in debt.
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